You're New, and Your Job Is 1,000 Miles Away. Now What?

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British young graduate getting ready for first day new job and starting career in legal profession London UK
British young graduate getting ready for first day new job and starting career in legal profession London UK

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By Laura McMullen

It's hard enough being "that new person" for the first few days of a job, because no one can remember your name. Imagine being only a name and otherwise invisible. Oh yeah, Margie. I've seen that name on email threads, and I'm pretty sure we've been on conference calls together. I think she works remotely from Ohio – or was it Iowa?

For many telecommuting employees, being out of sight can often mean they're out of mind among their in-office colleagues – a setup that's not exactly conducive to building team camaraderie. Fortunately, with a little effort and creativity, a new telecommuting employee can become more than just a name in an email address. Here's how these employees can thrive in their new jobs and teams – even from a thousand miles away:

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